Indoor air covers everything we breathe when inside. We spend approximately 80% of our day indoors, so the air we breathe is incredibly important. The World Health Organisation states that 4 million people die every year because of indoor air pollution. We provide tips and advice on keeping you breathing safe when indoors using air purifiers and other life-hacks.
How does a $550 Dyson TP04 air purifier compare to the Sqair, which costs less than a third of its price? We put both air purifiers to the test to compare their effectiveness in reducing PM2.5 in the Smart Air India office in Delhi. The Head-to-Head Test To compare the …
Dust mites look scary. So you might ask, “Are their air purifiers for dust mites? Can air purifiers kill dust mites?” Apparently these creatures are probably in my home since they’re in most people’s homes. A survey found dust mites in 84% of US beds and 68% of European beds. …
While smoking remains the leading cause of lung cancer, research is now showing how air pollution is causing a surge in lung cancer cases, especially among non-smokers. Air pollution is the “new tobacco” according to Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, Head of the World Health Organization (WHO). Every day, billions of people …
Vape smoke indoors raises concerns about odors, fine particulate matter, and potential health risks, leading many to wonder if air purifiers can offer a solution. Let’s dive in. Understanding Vape Smoke To understand if air purifiers can help with vape smoke, we have to break down what vape smoke is …
Laminar airflow air purifiers have caught people’s attention based on the idea that laminar flow can make portable air purifiers better at preventing infection. The logic is that laminar flow prevents nearby air from being caught up with the clean air coming from the purifier. But can small purifiers produce …
The use of essential oil diffusers such as the popular “Air Wick Essential Mist Diffuser” can be extremely relaxing. Many essential oils such as lavender, tea tree, and eucalyptus are touted to have a variety of benefits ranging from pain relief to boosting your mood. But can essential oil diffusers actually …
Have you ever noticed an unpleasant smell at your gym? That could be a sign of something more concerning: poor air quality. While going to gyms makes you healthier, the air inside may not be as clean as we think. So, how bad is the air you breathe during your …
Air purifiers work best in a closed room environment, but this makes some people worry that closing windows starves us of oxygen. Worried about how long you can survive in an airtight room? Well, recent tests in a real apartment — with as many as seven people in a small …
Cigarette smoke smell and the dangerous pollutants in secondhand smoke can be extremely unpleasant. The health danger is serious, with a study showing one cigarette produces 10 times the amount of dangerous particulates than a diesel car. So how can we remove the cigarette smoke smell and the cancer-causing pollutants …
The effects of air pollution on our health are well documented. However, the effect air pollution has on sleep and making sleep apnea worse is not talked about enough. So what exactly is air pollution’s effect on sleep apnea? Can an air purifier be used as a CPAP alternative? Air …
